Media Statements

Show cause notice issued to North West HHS Board
Wed 19 May 21 at 01:58 PM

Show cause notice issued to North West HHS Board

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath has issued a show cause notice to the North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) Board.

More than half a million in grants to councils to support the SES
Wed 19 May 21 at 01:30 PM

More than half a million in grants to councils to support the SES

From Georgetown to the Gold Coast, more than $586,000 in grants have been provided by the Palaszczuk Government to councils across Queensland to help them support their local SES groups.

Emergency Services volunteers celebrated in Townsville
Wed 19 May 21 at 01:10 PM

Emergency Services volunteers celebrated in Townsville

Commitment, dedication and community spirit has been celebrated in Townsville today with emergency responders converging on The Strand for Wear Orange Wednesday (WoW Day) to thank State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers and to show appreciation to all emergency services volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Have your say on future of Queensland’s resources industry
Wed 19 May 21 at 12:57 PM

Have your say on future of Queensland’s resources industry

Queenslanders can now have their say on the future of the state’s resources industry.

New air quality info to help during times of bushfire
Wed 19 May 21 at 10:50 AM

New air quality info to help during times of bushfire

Public health information during bushfires will receive a $4.7 million shot in the arm, with the Palaszczuk Government upgrading and expanding its network of air quality monitoring stations throughout Queensland.

Students urged to get reading again for 2021 Premier’s Challenge
Wed 19 May 21 at 10:49 AM

Students urged to get reading again for 2021 Premier’s Challenge

Queensland school students are being encouraged to get reading as part of the 16th annual Premier’s Reading Challenge.

Opening Ashes Test for The Gabba
Wed 19 May 21 at 09:05 AM

Opening Ashes Test for The Gabba

The Gabba is locked in to host the epic First Test of the Ashes Series this December, as part of a blockbuster international summer announced by Cricket Australia today

Fight against racism focus of Cairns multicultural forum
Tue 18 May 21 at 04:33 PM

Fight against racism focus of Cairns multicultural forum

Queensland’s Multicultural Advisory Council today met for the first time in Cairns, ensuring that the voices of culturally diverse communities in the Far North are heard.

New $18m fire and emergency services centre for Toowoomba region
Tue 18 May 21 at 02:00 PM

New $18m fire and emergency services centre for Toowoomba region

The Toowoomba region is now home to a new $18.35 million fire and emergency services centre.

Raising awareness on problem gambling
Tue 18 May 21 at 01:04 PM

Raising awareness on problem gambling

People sharing their stories with problem gambling will make up a new gambling harm awareness campaign launched by the Palaszczuk Government today.

Disaster relief just clicks away with new app
Tue 18 May 21 at 11:55 AM

Disaster relief just clicks away with new app

A new app and online resource to help small businesses prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disasters was launched today in Townsville.

South Burnett region welcomes new $1.5m fire station
Tue 18 May 21 at 11:40 AM

South Burnett region welcomes new $1.5m fire station

Auxiliary Firefighters in the South Burnett Region celebrated the official opening of the newly built replacement Wooroolin Fire and Rescue Station today.